Join us for a guided three -flight tasting featuring different tequila expressions with light food pairings.

Guest bartenders:

Frances DeVoe

Frances has over a decade of dedication to the hospitality industry that has made her a standout figure at New York City’s iconic Employees Only. As the first woman in the bar’s history to be promoted to Principal Bartender after eight years of unwavering commitment, Frances embodies the spirit of innovation, precision, and genuine warmth that defines exceptional service.

Her journey into the vibrant realm of mixology began humbly as a hostess at a bustling cocktail bar in Somerville, New Jersey, where she first discovered her passion for creating memorable experiences through drinks and hospitality. When her mentor introduced her to Employees Only, a legendary speakeasy-style haven known for its boundary-pushing cocktails and elite bar program she knew instantly it was the place to channel her ambitions and build a lifelong career.

Starting from the ground up as a stagiaire, Frances immersed herself in every facet of the operation. Today, as Principal Bartender at Employees Only, Frances leads with infectious energy, mentoring the next generation of talent while curating menus that blend timeless elegance with bold experimentation. 

Whether shaking up a signature Employees Only classic or innovating with unexpected pairings, Frances’ excitement for the field shines through, inviting guests to join her on a journey through the endless possibilities of the bar.

Dimitris Vasilakis

Dimitri’s story begins in Athens, Greece where he was born and raised and got his start as a Bartender. He originally started out studying Economics, but soon realized that his true passion was being behind the Bar, trying out new techniques, and creating original cocktails. He jumped head-first into the world of Cocktail Bartending, working around Athens at renowned cocktail bars such as six d.o.g.s, Bartesera, and Birdman. When he wasn’t working shifts behind the bar, he constantly honed his craft and traveled the world taking seminars on Modern Techniques, Fermentation, and Carbonation. He participated in as many cocktail competitions as he could and reached the Finals in competitions for Rhum St. James, Roots Liqueur, Casa Dragones Tequila and House of Angostura. After years of extensive travel in Europe and around the Mediterranean, he landed in New York looking to settle down. He found a home at Employees Only in 2022, where he has rapidly ascended through EO’s World-famous Apprenticeship program. Dimitris offers a wealth of knowledge, creativity, and modern approaches to EO New York’s bar program. His passion can be seen as he chats up guests at the bar and in his inventive cocktails that tend to focus on seasonality and the use of local products.